Exante
td ameritrade
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F319 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Country | Malta | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and td ameritrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at td ameritrade). Exante charges withdrawal fees while td ameritrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, td ameritrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while td ameritrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and td ameritrade compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. td ameritrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making td ameritrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. td ameritrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |